Economic growth that brought bigger payrolls and more homes sales to Colorado in 2013 is expected to continue through 2014 and beyond. But even as economists remain mostly upbeat in their forecasts, they also remain wary of potential risks that could change the trend. Moreover, the more frugal spending habits of a younger generation strapped […]
Construction continues at Colorado Mesa University with two projects to expand and renovate a recreation center as well as erect a new residence hall. The CMU Board of Trustees approved nearly $33 million worth of new work on the Grand Junction campus. A $19.6 million project will expand and renovate the Maverick Center and include […]
Nitza Mendoza, an award-winning chef from Florida, will demonstrate her skills as the featured celebrity chef at Edesia, a benefit event in Palisade combining fine food and drink. “We are delighted to have Nitza bring her imagination and skills to Edesia. Our guests are in for a real treat with her approach to food. She […]
A total of nearly 30 restaurants, caterers and food vendors will showcase their fare during an annual fund-raising event for United Way of Mesa County. The 12th annual Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley is scheduled for 4 to 7 p.m. Feb. 10 at Two Rivers Convention Center, 159 Main St. in downtown Grand […]
Power plants that use natural gas and new technology to squeeze more energy from fuel emit less carbon dioxide than coal-fired plants, according to new analysis. So-called “combined cycle” natural gas power plants also emit less nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. “Since more and more of our electricity is coming from these cleaner power plants, […]
Construction on wind energy projects has climbed to a record level in the United States following the extension of a federal tax credit, a wind industry trade association reports. Meanwhile, a Colorado group reports that wind turbines generate not only more electricity in the state, but also economic and environmental benefits. In its market report […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times The raucous sounds of metal on ice, rebounding pucks and cheering fans returned to the Glacier Ice Arena during a recent weekend as the Colorado Mesa University hockey team competed in its first home tournament. It was like music to the ears of owners Allen and Robbie Koos, who reopened […]
Kelly Sloan, The Business Times Members of a Western Colorado coalition met with state legislators and other officials to address a list of 10 concerns. But the overarching concern during two days of meetings in Denver was a West Slope economy that lags behind the Front Range. Steve Reynolds, president of Club 20, said he hoped […]
It’s impossible to separate Ken Basinger the businessman from Ken Basinger the family man. That’s because he’s built his business by treating his employees like family. It’s an approach under which Basinger has linked together ownership of a chain of 24 Taco Bell restaurants, including all five locations in the Grand Valley. It’s also a […]
Phil Castle, The Business Times A slowdown in real estate activity in Mesa County has continued into the new year with double-digit declines in transactions and dollar volume in January. The pace of sales is expected to pick up. But by the end of 2014, levels are likely to remain close to those reported for 2013, […]